The Ultimate Guide To FX

Everybody loves a good stompbox - they can expand your sound, take you closer to the tone in your head and perhaps most importantly are a whole lot of fun.

But to the uninitiated, knowing what distinguishes all the different pedals from one another can be a minefield. After all, what is the difference between overdrive, distortion and fuzz? What does modulation mean? And what the hell is an effects loop?

Every day this week, we'll be answering all these questions and more as we guide you through the world of effects pedals. Click through to get started with Drive...